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During what century did Hudson explore?
17th
Hudson grew up near the time period called the Age of ______________.
Exploration
What is the name of the waterway passage to India that Henry Hudson was looking for?
Northwest Passage
What 2 oceans would the Northwest Passage connect?
Atlantic; Pacific
On his first trip in 1607, Hudson took his son John on the trip. How old was the son?
16
Was Hudson's family considered wealthy or poor?
Wealthy; grandfather owned Muscovy Company (a trading co. that paid for Hudson's trip)
What was the name of Hudson's first ship? The Hopewell or The Oliver?
The Hopewell
TRUE/FALSE: Hudson discovered a bay full of whales, seals, & walruses on his first journey.
True
How many months was Hudson on his first journey before he had to turn around due to ice? 2, 4, 6 months?
2 months
Hudson's 3rd trip was paid for by a company in what country? The Netherlands? OR Spain?
The Netherlands
On his 3rd trip paid for by the Dutch East India Company, what ship did he take? The Half ___________
Moon
In North America, Hudson explored _____________ and met Native Americans. (Maine, Iceland, Greenland)
Maine
What is a mutiny?
A hostile take-over of a ship by the crew.
What river did Hudson discover and claim for the Dutch?
Hudson River
What country put Hudson under house arrest because he betrayed the king and sailed for the Dutch?
England
Besides the Hudson River, what other body of water is named after Hudson?
Hudson Bay; Hudson Strait
